Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to install and terminate coaxial cable
- Prepare for given work according to requirements of relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
- Arrange access to the site according to required procedure
- Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on work site
- Select coaxial cable type, connectors and manufacturer’s tool to comply with installation environment and customer requirements
- Check proposed route and bend radius to meet manufacturer specifications and industry standards
- Test cable on drum for continuity and inspect visually for crushing and kinks
- Discuss proposed method of installation and cable route with customer and adjust if necessary
- Install, terminate and test coaxial cable
- Maintain cable segregation to industry standards
- Protect integrity of coaxial shield cable to ensure no loss of signal during operation and maintain bend ratios to not exceed manufacturer specifications and industry standard
- Install cable securing hardware to ensure cable is not crushed or kinked while maintaining cable manufacturer’s bend radius
- Install cable following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements and complying with manufacturer specifications and industry standards
- Terminate the cable and perform the type of termination specified in the plan using safe work practices and according to manufacturer specifications
- Test termination for transmission loss and strength and re-terminate the coaxial cable if transmission loss exceeds manufacturer specifications
- Record all measurements
- Fit over-voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required
- Remove termination waste from work area
- Document installation